HR0229 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of George Albert Michalic of West Frankfort, who passed away on February 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, George Michalic was born in Littleton, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1918 to Joseph and Josephine (nee Cwiakala) Michalic; he married Agnes Mekota in West Frankfort on June 27, 1953; and

WHEREAS, George Michalic was a longtime member of St John The Baptist Parish in West Frankfort and a St. John's trustee and member of the Building Committee; he was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a World War II Navy veteran, and a Pearl Harbor survivor; and

WHEREAS, George Michalic enjoyed hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, George Michalic was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Andy Michalic; and his sisters, Rose Paluch and Mary Shannon; and

WHEREAS, George Michalic is survived by his wife, Agnes; his son, Mark (Vivian) Michalic; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of George Albert Michalic, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George Michalic as an expression of our deepest sympathy.